Glycosphingolipids
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Glycosphingolipids are a group of Glycolipids that contain Sphingosine as their constituent Lipid Alcohol. Glycosphingolipids can also be described as a Ceramide (e.g. a Fatty Acid linked to a Spinghoid) linked to one or more Sugars.
* Glucose is a component of Glycosphingolipids only during Metabolic disorders such as Gaucher's Disease.
Biological Function of Glycosphingolipids
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